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Biofeedback Training

Biofeedback Training

Behavior therapy and stress management training educate people about stressors and their own responses. The goal is to learn to apply stress management skills in daily life. As with any chronic illness, it is important for clients to learn to manage their conditions effectively, and to be consistent in following the recommended strategies.

Biobehavioral biofeedback is a way to teach muscle relaxation. This technique helps people identify and regulate physiological factors that contribute to pain. Relaxation training lowers the response level, reduces symptoms and minimizes the physical impact of stress.

Electromyogram training uses an EMG machine to monitor muscle tension. After specific overly-tense muscles are identified, electrodes are taped over them during EMG training to record function. This information immediately shows on a computer screen how the muscle responds to training. The techniques are practiced at home between sessions.

Muscle relaxation/EMG training has proved highly effective with:

• Anxiety Disorders

• Arthritis Pain, other Chronic Pain

• Essential Hypertension (not caused by other conditions)

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Intestinal Disorders/Ulcer, Rectal Pain

• Migraine and Tension-type Headaches

• Sleep Disorders (Insomnia)

• Myofascial Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ/TMD)

• Neuromuscular Disorders

• Raynaud's Disease

• Stroke

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Treatment for Biofeedback Training:
Now that you have read more about Biofeedback Training, the next step is to seek help.

Frequently, people are hesitant to make the first step. Please know that our Institute is nationally recognized and our clinicians are ready to work with you.

In order to receive help the first step is to contact our Intake Coordinator.

For our Macklind office call 314-534-0200.

Our toll free number is 877-245-2688.

Our Intake Coordinator will match you to one of our clinicians who will evaluate your concerns and make recommendations to you.

The first step is an important one and only you can place the call.

Remember, we are here to help you.

Your insurance coverage will also be reviewed by the intake coordinator.

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